Teaching English online is a significant source of side income and an avenue to immerse yourself in a foreign culture. The market is typically dominated by the Chinese platforms that cater to Chinese students. But there are other options and today we will tell you about teaching English to Japanese students online.
We want you to make good money doing this, so we have selected four of the highest paying platforms you can use to teach English to Japanese students online.
This is one of the most popular platforms that has online Japanese students.
With this company, you can teach from within Japan and receive your salary in a Japanese bank account or work remotely from outside Japan and receive payment via Paypal. The pay is US$ 15 per 50-minute lesson with a chance for a bonus at the end of the year.
The students are university aged or older who are brushing up on their English skills.
This is one of the highest paying platforms in Japan. So it shouldn’t be a surprise that they also have one of the strictest requirements, too. They cater to adult professionals as students who require English for business or furthering their career. They aspire to provide quality to their students, so they like when their teachers have specific knowledge.
The lessons are flexible, depending on student requirements. There is a platform for submissions and booking, but you will use Skype to teach. The pay is up to US$20 an hour, with the possibility of earning a bonus at the end of the year.
Previously, you could work from outside of Japan, but now they are focusing on hiring Japanese speaking teachers or teachers living in Japan that still meet their requirements. This could be temporary, so keep on checking to see if they are back to normal.
Formerly Cena Academy now Cena English is as professional as they come. Cena English mainly takes in TESOL and TESL qualified tutors. The unique point of Cena is, students pay the teachers directly after each lesson.
At first there is a trial lesson at half price and then subsequent lessons are US$ 22, with the teacher setting the curriculum. Lessons with teachers can only be booked via Cena, so the student cannot negotiate more classes with the teacher directly.
Cena vets the students so they comply with paying within 30 minutes of lesson conclusion, and if there is no payment, Cena covers the loss and terminates the contract with the student. It is also advised not to book another class with the same student till they have paid for the previous.
Initially, they only accepted native English speakers from the US, but now they accept teachers from Canada, the UK, the EU, Australia, South Africa, Philippines and India.
Having teaching experience will get you ahead, as you are not only aiming to convince the company but the students that you are a good fit. Your demo video, as well as a profile, will be on their website with your code so students can book you.
The students are adults who have varying needs. Some may just want conversations to strengthen their speaking skills or help to prepare for professional English tests.
CaféTalk is a dynamic platform with the option of teaching English, French, and other languages. If you have the knowledge to you may also teach other topics and skills to Japanese students of all ages.
You will create and manage your schedule on the platform but teach through Skype and get paid through Paypal, Payoneer or directly to your bank account.
You can get paid as much as US$ 25 but it will depend on your skills and popularity as there is a rating system. You can also do promotions to get students’.
Based on your standing and lessons, CaféTalk will pay between 60% to 85% of the lesson fee to you. So yes, pay varies.
However, to be a teacher, you do not need certification or experience. But, getting certified will be to your advantage because you will build confidence and have more to offer to your students.
Unlike other platforms, it is easy to apply to CaféTalk and you will only have to do one interview. It is a very flexible platform that is built for you. Your success depends on what and how you offer it as well as your target market.
If these do not work for you, or the requirements are too strict, then you can watch for the next article with more options that may be a better fit. Best of luck! And remember your first step to teaching English online or abroad can be made with getting certified.